Brady Tagus User Manual page 109

5. Press the FEED button several times to normalize the ribbon and media tracking.
Note: Continuous excessive side-to-side [lateral] movement of the labels must
be corrected before continuing this procedure. Typical causes include uneven
print head pressure, worn platen roller, or worn platen bearings.
6. Observe the ribbon for rippling and bagging as it travels from the ribbon supply hub and under
the print head assembly. If the travel is smooth, continue to the next step; otherwise:
a. Loosen the ribbon idler screw.
b. While repeatedly pressing the FEED key, slowly turn the ribbon idler cam until the ribbon
is dispensed smoothly from the ribbon supply hub to the print head assembly.
c. Carefully tighten the ribbon idler screw.
d. Feed several more labels to verify adjustment.
e. Repeat this step, if necessary.
7. Continue according to printer type:
Non-Display models: Simultaneously press the PAUSE + FEED buttons.
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Display-equipped models: Select a quantity of Quick Ribbon Test labels
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8. Check for ribbon wrinkle. If the ribbon travel is smooth, skip to Step 10. Otherwise, continue
to the next step.
Ribbon Wrinkle Adjustment 6-19 Rev A